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Maple Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts

Irresistible Maple Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts for Easy Snacking

These Maple Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts offer a warm, sweet, and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Walnuts
  • 4 cups Walnuts Choose fresh, raw walnuts for the best crunch and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Adds natural sweetness and helps the cinnamon stick.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Offers cozy spice essential to the flavor profile.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall taste.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Rounds out the flavor with a subtle, fragrant note.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional—adds depth and hint of warmth.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

How to Make Maple Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add raw walnuts to the bowl, tossing gently to coat each nut in the mixture.
  4. Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Roast at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, gently tossing halfway through.
  6. Cool the walnuts on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt right after roasting for extra contrast.

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